osteoclast

Meanings

• noun

  A large multinucleated cell that resorbs bone tissue.

  - "Osteoclasts play a crucial role in bone remodeling."
  - "The activity of osteoclasts is regulated by various factors."

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Variants

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osteoclast , osteoclastic , osteoclasts

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'osteon' (bone) and 'klastos' (broken).

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Trivia

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1. Osteoclasts are the largest cells in the human body.

2. Osteoclasts are derived from monocytes, a type of white blood cell.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bone remodeling: A continuous process of bone resorption by osteoclasts followed by bone deposition by osteoblasts.

2. Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by weakened bones due to an imbalance between bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts.

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Culture

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Osteoclasts have been extensively studied in the field of bone biology and are crucial for maintaining bone health.

How to Memorize "osteoclast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large cell engulfing a piece of bone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate osteoclast with the process of bone resorption.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember OSTEO-clast as a bone-resorbing cell.

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